The first Sunday of every month in our church is commonly known as Fast Sunday. On this day, members who are able go for 24 hours (two meals) without food and drink. (Some members do a "modified" fast for medical reasons...if they are pregnant, diabetic, on medications, etc. This means that they eat just enough to not jeopardize their health.) We take the money we would have spent on food and donate that to our church as a "fast offering." This money is used by our leaders to help those in need. In the scriptures, fasting is often paired with prayer. We can use this fast to seek out help in any area we stand in need of.
It is also common to fast at other times when someone is in need of special help. If you have been keeping up with my blog, you know that my husband is facing some pretty serious health challenges right now. We have been blessed with the opportunity to go to the Arachnoiditis Foundation this coming week where Geno will receive 5 treatments-3 hours each day Monday through Friday. This is not a cure (there is no cure for this disease), but it has been shown to significantly reverse the damage already caused-meaning to separate the nerves that have adhered to one another.
I have seen miracles happen through fasting and prayer, and I am praying for a miracle this week. I invite all, who would be willing to join me, to fast this Monday. I am inviting not just members of our church, but all of you who have been expressing your concern and prayers for Geno. I have every reason to believe that we will have great results from this treatment and that it will be a result of the prayers of each and every one of you.
I appreciate all of the support you have given so far. Those of you who know my husband already know what a good man he is. I am so thankful he chose me to spend his life with.
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You are both in our prayers. Hugs!
We are praying for both of you. Hope everything goes well this week.
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